I am a potter, painter, weaver, photographer and house renovator. I love to share my hobbies and art with my guests so if you've always wanted to try to make a pot or weave I'd enjoy teaching you what I know. My home is in a quiet semi rural neighbourhood. If you like to travel with your pet you are welcome here. There is a small friendly cat in residence and a big friendly Bouvier.

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Staying at Karen's was truly a delightful experience! With true NW hospitality we were graciously welcomed into her home. She is an avid artist with her mediums being pottery and oil paint. Very talented and loves to show you her work if interest is expressed. Our room was down the hall a ways so we didn't feel like we were intruding on her at all! Breakfast was at our requested time and it was a wonderful omelette with an english muffin, turkey bacon and a couple slices of tomato. She was willing to change the menu had we requested so. She lives in a nice quiet neighborhood just "up the hill" from Comox/Courtenay BC. If we were to return to Vancouver Island and need a place to stay, we would most definitely return!

Karen greeted us at the door, took us on a tour of the three rooms available, giving us a choice of rooms and bathrooms. Our bedroom was cheerfully appointed and the bathrooms were clean and supplied with ample towels and soap for showering. Lucille was staying while her husband went to a meeting during which time Karen offered tea during the afternoon. Karen and Lucille shared art experiences during the evening.
The beds were very comfortable, we had a good night's sleep and breakfast consisted of omelete, english muffin, fruit juice and tea.
All in all a very enjoyable stay!!

I booked a night for my boyfriend who was overnighting in Courtenay on his way to Mexico. Karen was so incredibly helpful and generous, going out of her way to make a very nervous traveller comfortable. Highly recommended!

Karen is such a lovely person, genuinely pleased to share her home. We stayed in her largest room, just perfect for a couple with a big en suite bathroom. Lovely, comfy bed, lots of fresh towels. She made a hearty, delicious breakfast in the am which we enjoyed very much. Her dog, Bella is super friendly too!

Karen's humble abode is a very inviting and cozy space - Karen greeted us at the door when we arrived with a smile and open arms. We were so tired form a long day - our room was wonderful comfortable and we had a great relaxing evening. I highly recommend Karen's place and we will be looking forward to staying there again when next in Courtenay.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness. I'm looking forward to seeing you both again. As you know I very much enjoyed my building project so my offer to help with yours is genuine. Do love a big project! Happy new year.
Karen

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I found Karen quite by accident, but a very happy one. I spent a very pleasant Christmas with her in 2010 while I was travelling through Canada. And we have been freinds ever since!
You will find Karen hospitable and friendly. It is like staying with an old friend or a family member. Jult lovely.

Karen is am amazing generous artistic gracious host. I have known her for more then 30 years. Her house is a welcome retreat filled with inspiring artistic creations. She is a gifted teacher and works well with children. There is always some interesting chaos in her environment...beautiful lilies poking through the roses, looms with projects started, kilns firing. You will feel very taken care of and Karen will do more then you expect to make your stay enjoyable.

Karen is a gifted, friendly, articulate, and generous person. We have been friends for many years since working together with the Pacific Rim Arts Society in Ucluelet in the 1980's Karen's home has always been a welcoming stop as I have travelled on Vancouver Island. There is so much to do in the Comox Valley and Karen has explored it thoroughly, from beaches, rivers, and trails, to skiing on Mt. Washington. She is a gracious hostess and makes you feel totally at home in her beautifully decorated house and charming garden. Her home is minutes away from some of the most spectacular scenery in Canada. A cup of tea in her kitchen let's you find your home away from home. Once you've stayed with Karen you will be sure to return - as I have, for many years - to visit a wonderful friend, to attend the Courtenay Music Festival, to ski Mt. Washington, and to luxuriate in the beauty of the Comox Valley's rivers, beaches, fields and forests.